Real Housewives of Durban: cast, actors' ages and husbands, full episodes, seasons
The Real Housewives of Durban cast members have been keeping us entertained for the past year. The show follows seven wealthy and successful women living in Durban, South Africa, and viewers get a glimpse into their luxury homes and lifestyles, with some added drama for flair. So, who are the cast members of The Real Housewives of Durban in 2025?
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Key takeaways
- The Real Housewives of Durban is the second South African installment of the popular Real Housewives franchise, after The Real Housewives of Johannesburg.
- The series has had several cast members who entertain audiences in the coastal city of Durban, featuring glamorous parties, high-end businesses, and luxurious homes.
- The Real Housewives of Durban Twitter feed has been a-buzz with the news of four new cast members joining the gang for the following season.
Real Housewives of Durban 2025 cast
Meet the cast of The Real Housewives of Durban. We have lots of new faces this season, so you can expect the added drama to come.
Sorisha Naidoo
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- Full name: Sorisha Naidoo
- Spouse: Vivian Reddy.
- Age: 49 (as of 2025)
Sorisha Naidoo has worked as a presenter for Eastern Mozaik and also appeared on the first season of Divas of Jozi in 2016. She has been a series staple since Real Housewives of Durban season 1. She is also the star who takes the throne for appearing on the most Real Housewives of Durban episodes.
Sorisha is also an actress who has been seen on E-tv's Scandal and Home Affairs. She is also a radio presenter and holds the title of Miss India SA 2002. Sorisha will be 46 in 2022, celebrating the occasion with her other half, the billionaire businessman Vivian Reddy.
Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela
- Full name: Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela
- Age: 31 (as of 2025)
Nqobile Ndlela (alias Angela Ndledla) is a singer-songwriter and a businesswoman. She is known for her hit single UzongKhumbula featuring Mpumi Msonde and TNS. She formed the Angela Ndlela Group in 2018. She was part of The Real Housewives of Durban season 4 cast, and is one of the stars who've had their roles reprised for season 5.
Kwanele Kubheka
- Full name: Kwanele Kubheka
- Spouse: Thabo Cele
- Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
Kwanele Kubheka is a wife, mother of four, entrepreneur, and social media influencer and new cast member at The Real Housewives of Durban.
Nonku Williams
- Full name: Nonkululeko "Nonku" Williams
- Marital status: Divorced
- Age: 46 (as of 2025)
Nonku Williams is the founder of Ashes to Beauty Winery and has interests in the construction industry. Nonku Williams is the founder of Ashes to Beauty Winery and has interests in the construction industry.
Nonku is currently single; the father of her three children is the late gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane. She will celebrate her 43rd birthday in 2025.
Ayanda Mthembu
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- Full name: Ayanda Mthembu
- Spouse: Lwazi Mthembu
- Age: 35 years (as of 2025)
Ayanda Mthembu is an optometrist and the owner of Bona Eye Care. She joined The Real Housewives of Durban in season 5. She is married to Lwazi Mthembu, with whom they have three children.
Jojo Robinson
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- Full name: Jo - Anne "JoJo" Robinson
- Spouse: Calven Robinson
- Age: 39 years (as of 2025)
Jojo Robinson is a tattoo artist married to the businessman and former South African kickboxing champion Calven Robinson. They have a six-year-old son, Rocco. Jojo has been part of the cast of The Real Housewives of Durban since season 2. She hopes to break stereotypes surrounding the tattoo community during her participation in the show.
Lo Sithole
- Full name: Lo Sithole
- Spouse: Sahluko Sithole
- Age: 40 years (as of 2025)
Sithole is a pastor's wife with strong traditional values. She co-owns and runs an artisan training school, the Industrial Training Centre in Pinetown. She also leads Discovery Church together with her husband, Sahluko Sithole. They have two daughters together.
How many seasons of The Real Housewives of Durban are there?
So far, there are five seasons of the show. The reality TV show airs on Showmax. The trailer for the Real Housewives of Durban season six reunion is also already out.
What was Sfiso Ncwane's cause of death?
The gospel singer died from kidney failure on Monday, the 5th of December 2017.
Will there be a season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban?
Yes, The Real Housewives of Durban has already aired Season 5, and all seasons, including the fifth, are available for streaming on Showmax Stories.
Do The Real Housewives of Durban get paid?
Yes, the cast of The Real Housewives of Durban are paid, but not in the way one might expect, with some members revealing the payments were very low and only covered "basic costs," or "petrol money," rather than making financial sense on their own, according to Slee Ndlovu in April 2025.
Is The Real Housewives of Durban coming back?
Yes, The Real Housewives of Durban returned for its fifth season in March 2025 and is one of Showmax's top-streamed shows, available to watch on the platform.
If you enjoyed watching the first season, get ready for the next instalment of your favourite reality show. The Real Housewives of Durban aired its fifth season on Showmax in March 2025, where Kwanele Kubheka, Ayanda Mthembu, and Nqobile “Angel” Ndlela will join in the drama.
Briefly.co.za has provided you with the cast names for the upcoming RHOD season, and fans have managed to make the hashtag 'Thobile' trend on Twitter as they speculate about her possible appearance on the reality show.
Many people have expressed their opinions on whether the producers chose the successful star, Uthando Nesthembu, to create more drama, but most people are simply delighted. Read on to see what the fans have to say.
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